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Owner’s Service Manual
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L\ WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust,
carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle
Q\ Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle
if it is sold.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is
deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).
YZ250FM
OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL
©2021 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
First edition, June 2020
All rights reserved.
Any reproduction or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
PIN. LIT-11626-34-25
IMPORTANT
Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha YZ series. This model is the culmination of Yamaha’s
vast experience in the production of pacesetting racing machines. It represents the highest grade of
craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader.
This manual explains operation, inspection, basic maintenance and tuning of your machine. If you have
any questions about this manual or your machine, please contact your Yamaha dealer.
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* Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual
contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor dis-
crepancies between your machine and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this man-
ual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
* This manual is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill conceming the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who have little knowl-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disassem-
bly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and mechanical
damage.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS
MACHINE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED A
SATISFACTORY KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES AND UNTIL
YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES. REGULAR INSPEC-
TIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE, ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS, WILL ENSURE
THAT YOU SAFETY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MACHINE.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
ad sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
A WARNING result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
NOTICE damage to the vehicle or other property.
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YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED
WARRANTY
‘Yamaha Motor Corgration, USA. hereby warrants
1 the orginal rtal purchaser tnt the flowing
‘components equipped on new amnaha YZ
Imotoreyles purchased frm an authorized Yamane
Imoloreyese doses in he continental Unied Sates vs
bee om dolacs in ei! are workmanship foe
tho poriod of tme stad heron, subject to conn
Statd imtaons. YZ components incuded under tis
‘warranty are te engine. fame, swingarm. and
Imonoahock. Its understood that the balance of tha
YYZ companenta are not covered by ary waranty
‘expressed or implied. The balance of the
‘ormponents ecu nthe uri aresold an a "98
ie" basis. The wranty apples to the orginal
purchaser only ands nol anaes,
‘THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY for the sbove-tes
‘Yamana YZ companents a8 orginal ital onthe
un shall be tity (90) days from the date of
MODELS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY ince
those used for non-Yamaha-authorzed. renting,
leasing, oF etorconmarial purposes,
DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any
sutborzea Yamaha motoryele dealer wil, fee of
‘charge, rena 0” replace, at Yamaha's option any
at adjudged detective by Yamaha due to ‘auly
‘orkmarship o male om the factory. Pars used
in waranty rae wt be warranod for ho bans
of the products waranty pared. At parts roplacse
under warranty become property of Yamaha Motor
Comecaton. USA
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from this warranty shat
Include any tales caused by:
4 Instalaton of pars or acosssories that are not
‘uaitetivly aquvalant to genuine. Yamana
pat.
Abnorm strain, neglect, or abuse.
econo colision damage
44 Nositeaon to ginal parts
© Lack of proper maitonanes
1 Damage due to improper transportation,
SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from this warranty shall
Ineude pat replaced du to narmal wear o outing
‘THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY under this
waranty shall bo
1. Operate and maintain tho YZ as pected in tho
appropiate Ouner' Service Maral, and
2 Give tea oan authorans Yamaha motorola
ear of any and al apparent derets within ten
(10) days ater alscovery, and make te mactine
Avalable at thal time for inspection and reps
fat sh dealer's place of business
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA. MAKES
[NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED
(OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE
OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS
WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, US.A. AND
EXCLUDED FROU THIS WARRANTY.
‘SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIWNTATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LAWTATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
‘ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
INCLUDING LOSS OF USE. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
[RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
cypress, Callin 80630,
WARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
10. oes the waranty cover inital et sch a owing or ransportation dus 0 fi
A. Yost ou a alied machanic and follow he procedures speci inthe Owner's
©. wa he many be ie cre if 0 peer min yn YE on
barclr fara ix coud by apeation or maintenance ether than ae shown inthe
‘ume Service Manat at lle may aot be covered unde warranty,
1. What exponsiity does my desler have unser hiewatranty?
[A EacnYamana motorcycle dea i onpoted 0
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Sharer of he desler ani. Sinceal waranty mates are Pandas te desler
Tov this paraon i in tho bes postion te halp you. You ae sil nt sosog
‘CHANGE OF ADDRESS.
sce us of your now asec by sending» psteaté hing your mevareyee
‘rode! sams, VN frame numer) seslarnumbe for deals ame) See
YAMAHA MOIOR CORPORAIION, USA,
Cypress Calter 0859
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
In this manual, descriptions of installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, check, and adjustment
procedures are laid out with the individual steps in sequential order.
* The manual is divided into chapters and each chapter is divided into sections. The current section title
“4” is shown at the top of each page.
* Sub-section titles “2” appear in smaller print than the section title.
* To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams “
removal and disassembly section.
* Numbers “4” are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A number indicates a removal
or a disassembly step.
* Symbols “S” indicate parts to be lubricated or replaced.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
* A job instruction chart “6” accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs, the names
of parts, the notes in jobs, etc. This step explains removal and disassembly procedure only. For in-
stallation and assembly procedure, reverse the steps.
* Jobs “7” requiring more information (such as special tools and technical data) are described sequen-
tially.
at the start of each
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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this manual for easier understanding.
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The following symbols are not relevant to every vehicle.
SYMBOL DEFINITION SYMBOL DEFINITION
Serviceable with engine mounted 4 Gear oil
Filling fluid 4 Molybdenum disulfide oil
Lubricant 4 Brake fluid
Special tool 3A | Whoo! bearing grease
Tightening torque Lithium-soap-based grease
Wear limit, clearance Molybdenum disulfide grease
Engine speed Silicone grease
Electrical data Apply locking agent (LOCTITE®).
BES] yl Sel ie
Engine oil
New
Replace the part with a new one.
~ TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PERIODIC CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
CHASSIS
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
TUNING
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